wanted to see if a small model could handle accounts payable, which is honestly one of the most boring jobs in finance. so i set up xero with 120 supplier…
So me and a friend have an idea for software for car dealerships and importers. Mostly smaller/medium ones (1-10 employees). We don’t want to spend months building something nobody wants,…
For a startup class I’m working on Nestwise, a white-label module that banks and credit unions would put inside their own app. It uses the customer’s transaction data to build…
anthropic launched a personal finance thing yesterday. connect bank + cards via plaid and ask where your money went, duplicate charges, fees, interest paid last year. read only, cant move…
Title: The Four-Week Rule for Startup Fundraising: Why a Firm Yes is the Only viable Outcome In the high-velocity world of startup fundraising, time is not a neutral resource. It…
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How to Build a SaaS Company Today: Part 2 — Niching Down, Market Targeting, and Initial Outreach Part 2 of a 5-part series Introduction Thanks to everyone who engaged with…
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Stanford’s Free Startup Course: A Valuable Resource for Aspiring Founders If you’re considering launching a startup, there’s a free online course you shouldn’t miss. Stanford University offers a comprehensive startup…
Title: 40+ Years of Persistence Pay Off in One Moment of Validation Yesterday marked the first session teaching Entrepreneurship at my child’s middle school. A bit of background: I’ve spent…
Navigating the Purchase and Growth of an E-Commerce Business: Insights and Lessons Learned Embarking on the journey of acquiring an e-commerce business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, especially…
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Spaceship’s 2026 .ai Domain Sales Hit $862K in First Batch A recent discussion in a separate subreddit highlighted the initial wave of Spaceship’s .ai domain sales for 2026, totaling $862,000.…